Investing
How to be smart with shares
WITH a small amount of cash and some good advice, playing the stock market can give your bank balance a nice boost.
Be warned, the price is not right
MUM and dad investors are being warned about an increasingly popular investment product being incorrectly priced.
Take an interest in term deposits
WILD fluctuations in the term-deposit market are putting Australians at risk of locking their hard-earned money into bad savings deals.
A bumpy ride ahead for investors
AUSTRALIA'S multi-speed economy and global turmoil will play havoc with investors this year, economists say.
Editor's view: Stick to your plan
DOES an uneasy feeling of deja vu in the share market worry you that a bigger, scarier version of the global financial crisis is on the way?
Shares that would have made you rich
IF you could have seen the future, these are the shares that would have been your sure-fire picks.
High cost of bad advice for investors
A NEW report into the social impact of financial misconduct has reignited calls for a compulsory compensation scheme in Australia.
House prices dive in massive market fall
AUSTRALIAN capital city house prices fell more than expected, with Brisbane and Melbourne recording the biggest falls.
Recipe for disaster: derivatives
INVESTORS who dabble in derivatives such as options, warrants and CFDs are being warned that it's "madness" to try to take on professional traders in this field.
A to Z guide to language of money
FROM the world of bulls, bears and fat cats we now have killer bees, dead cats and kangaroos.
Australians ride new wealth boom
AUSTRALIANS are richer than ever before as we ride high on a new property-backed wealth boom.
Seek clarity when buying diamonds
AT LEAST half the population will buy one during their lives and could spend thousands of dollars but most of us know very little about diamonds.
Banks battle to win savvy consumers
LENDERS are splurging on IT revamps in a bid to win over increasingly savvy consumers as competition hots up.
Deadline set for tax advice eligibility
FINANCIAL advisers have been given a four-year window to upgrade skills to qualify to hand out tax advice, under new regulations.
How to recognise key investment risks
INVESTING involves a variety of risks that differ across the various asset classes and through time.
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Australians lack financial confidence
AUSTRALIANS are less confident about their financial future than every other major Asia-Pacific nation, new research has found.
Collectors put on DIY funds notice
FAST cars, artwork, wine and stamps are just some of the assets self managed super funds will continue to be allowed to buy.
Australian shares sitting in the cellar
LOCAL shares have not performed as well as most other major overseas markets during the past five years, writes Anthony Keane.
Gen Y, X's road to riches: Top ten tips
DON'T let time run out, there are some simple steps to take to ensure you enjoy future wealth.
Gen Y's road to riches
THE clock is a distant tick for Gen Y, but with 40 years to build, a rich nest egg is possible.
Sales figures expected to show bounce
RETAIL sales are expected to show good news to the sector when figures are released today.
Soaring up the charts in 2011
HERALD Sun business writer John Beveridge picks his 10 big performing stocks for the year.
The rise and rise of resource shares
RESOURCE stocks topped the share market investment return tables in 2010 and many forecasters expect a similar story this year.
Sharing the big profits with dividends
LATE December is all about receiving for roughly 1.5 million Australian investors, and it's not just Christmas presents.
How to spot a spruiker
HOW can you tell the difference between genuine financial advice and a scam? Scott Pape has some advice.
Business News
Fraser: 10,000 more jobless 'a boost'
UPDATE TREASURER puts positive spin on Queensland's rising jobless rate, focusing on the momentum generated in the past four months.
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